The SixSeeds Apple Giveaway

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If you’re new to SixSeeds.tv, you may not know that we have an Apple problem surpassed only by Eve’s in the garden of Eden.  We simply love technology, specifically any gadget that Steve Jobs creates.  Most of us write our articles on MacBooks, have conference calls on iPhones, and listen to tunes on iPods – those SixSeeds writers who have Blackberries don’t fit in well socially here.  (Yes, that means you Tom Walsh and Rebecca Cusey).  

Some of you may know that this organization was created in part to stave off a sense of entitlement amidst our nation’s relative wealth.  Yet, we are tempted – oh-so-tempted – to feel we simply must have the latest product, in spite of the fact that we realize there are inherent dangers in the constant acquisition of things.

For one, where to store all the cords and chargers?

For another, the sleek new toys make it all too easy to ignore the here and now (by texting during your daughter’s flute recital, not that I’m naming names) and missing some of life’s great moments.

So, this is part confession and part opportunity.

We confess that we are inordinately obsessed with the new iPad and are starting a series of musings about how technology (ideally) intersects with family life. We also realize that technology opens up new worlds – of information, community, and mobility -- to us that were previously unimaginable… even five years ago!

So, as we discuss the complexities of modern life, however, let’s have a little fun.

Introducing our first ever SixSeeds iPad Giveaway! We're giving awat brand new iPod Touches -- the funnest iPods ever which play music, videos, apps, and has a cool new design.   But one first prize winner will get… drumroll please… “a magical and revolutionary product,” the new Wifi iPad, which honestly defies description. See it in action below.

Do we really think it’s magical?

Well, it’s probably about as magical as a piece of plastic and metal can be, so why not try to win one?

The Apple has never been more tempting.  Well, at least since that unfortunate garden incident.

To enter, click here.

Nancy French

Nancy French is an author, commentator, and mother. Her next book, about the year her husband spent in Iraq is due out July 4, 2011. Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyAndersonFrench and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancyafrench.
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by Jean Yih Kingston #

on Friday, Mar 05th 2010 @ 18:42pm
"I don't have to change myself to fit the product...it fits me." Now how AMERICAN is that for a marketing soundbite????

I can't believe they made something that now makes my iPhone seem small and insignificant. Why is Apple doing this to us???

by Rebecca Cusey #

on Monday, Mar 08th 2010 @ 9:50am
HEY! Let me tell you, I'd deep six my blackberry in a second if someone gave me an iPhone. And bought me out of my stupid contract with the stupid cell company. Did I mention they're stupid?

by Tara #

on Monday, Mar 08th 2010 @ 12:00pm
I'm a true blue ludite. Everything Apple scares me, even the MacBook I couldn't live without.

But your article was so fun and clever that I'm considering joining Facebook just so I will have a chance to win that wonderful iPad (which I hadn't heard of or known how much i wanted until reading this).

You're charm is disarming. I really do want the Apple. Hey, wait a minute. Does that make you ...

by Alyssa #

on Tuesday, Mar 09th 2010 @ 13:17pm
Glad to see someone is finally calling Becky & Tom to account.

by Barbara Noga #

on Monday, Mar 29th 2010 @ 18:20pm
It is magical! Technology is wonderful, full of new and exciting electronics. I'd love an iPod, an iPhone and definitely an iPad. ahhhhh, if only.

by Liz #

on Tuesday, Mar 30th 2010 @ 3:00am
With all the hype about the iPad I hope it lives up to it...with that said I so want one because of all the hype. I am hoping it would help me to read those novels I haven't had time for.

by Liz #

on Thursday, Apr 08th 2010 @ 3:17am
Since contest ended April 2nd ~ who won?

by Mark Basnage #

on Thursday, Apr 08th 2010 @ 11:18am
Hi Liz- thanks for asking. We're going to publish the names in the issue of the e-zine that we're putting together tonight-- about midnight, depending on your time zone. Sign up at http://sixseeds.tv/e-zine/ if you're not already receiving the e-zine.

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